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BT11 WLZ

2011 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,433 mi
Last recorded69,433 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 WLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,850 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 67,592 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,656 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 60,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,289 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 9,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,492 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BT11 WLZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT11 WLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT11 WLZ registered?

BT11 WLZ is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for BT11 WLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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